How far is Dallas, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Dallas, PA to Bristol, PA is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.21 mi
02h 03m
Flight
103.32 mi
166.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.32 mi
Kilometers
166.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.21 mi
Kilometers
204.72 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Dallas
63.5 mi
01h 01m
To Bristol
63.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 67%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 19%
Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 11%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 01m from Dallas
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Bristol?

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Dallas and 63.7 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.35 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chapman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapman.

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 103.32 mi (166.27 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates41.3361900, -75.9632500
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Highway (-75.963253, 41.336204)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $18.35
Round trip
$36.69
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.35 $36.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.65 $41.30
Premium $4.95 $22.24 $44.49
Diesel $5.98 $26.85 $53.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Bristol. The current time is 22:12:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.